Antonyms for enthusiastically
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : en-thoo-zee-as-tik |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˌθu ziˈæs tɪk |
Definition of enthusiastically
Origin :- c.1600, "pertaining to possession by a deity," from Greek enthousiastikos "inspired," from enthousiazein (see enthusiasm). Meaning "pertaining to irrational delusion in religion" is from 1690s. The main modern sense, in reference to feelings or persons, "intensely eager, rapturous," is from late 18c. Related: Enthusiastically.
- As in briskly : adv energetically
- As in eagerly : adv anxiously
- As in generously : adv with an open heart
- As in heartily : adv vigorously
- As in busily : adv actively; intently
- As in urgently : adv insistently
- As in zealously : adv in a zealous manner
- As in favorably : adv genially, in a kindly manner
- As in gamely : adv bravely
- As in gladly : adv happily
- As in happily : adv with joy, pleasure
- "Oh, tell me about him," cried Miss Sommerton, enthusiastically.
- Extract from : « One Day's Courtship » by Robert Barr
- Claude, however, had enthusiastically sprung on to the bench, and stood upon it.
- Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
- Once more Tony faced the world hopefully and enthusiastically.
- Extract from : « The Einstein See-Saw » by Miles John Breuer
- The zologists have not accepted it quite so enthusiastically.
- Extract from : « The Meaning of Evolution » by Samuel Christian Schmucker
- "You will be sure to like her," cried Harry, enthusiastically.
- Extract from : « Pretty Madcap Dorothy » by Laura Jean Libbey
- I like that, cried I enthusiastically; 'that's the bulletin to my fancy.
- Extract from : « Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune » by Charles James Lever
- "They are all so pleased—so satisfied with everything," said Nelly, enthusiastically.
- Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume II (of II) » by Charles James Lever
- "That's the way to fight the battle of life," cried the sailor, enthusiastically.
- Extract from : « The Bramleighs Of Bishop's Folly » by Charles James Lever
- All present were Venetians, and they welcomed Marcoline enthusiastically.
- Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
- Enthusiastically and yet with all humility for I have no red carpet to run down the stair.
- Extract from : « The Paliser case » by Edgar Saltus
Synonyms for enthusiastically
- acquiescently
- actively
- agilely
- agreeably
- altruistically
- amiably
- animatedly
- anticipatorily
- anxious
- approvingly
- ardently
- arduously
- assiduously
- avidly
- beatifically
- benevolently
- beseechingly
- bigheartedly
- blissfully
- blithely
- boldly
- breathlessly
- brightly
- briskly
- brusquely
- buoyantly
- candidly
- carefully
- charitably
- cheerfully
- cheerily
- chivalrously
- compellingly
- contentedly
- cordially
- courageously
- courteously
- cravingly
- dauntlessly
- delightedly
- delightfully
- devotedly
- diligently
- eagerly
- earnestly
- ecstatically
- elatedly
- emotionally
- enchantedly
- energetically
- enthusiastically
- excitedly
- exhilaratingly
- expectantly
- expeditiously
- exuberantly
- exultantly
- fairly
- fearlessly
- felicitously
- fervently
- fiercely
- frantically
- freely
- full tilt
- gaily
- generously
- genially
- gladly
- gleefully
- graciously
- gratefully
- gravely
- hastily
- heartily
- helpfully
- hilariously
- hungrily
- hurriedly
- impatiently
- imperiously
- impetuously
- imploringly
- importunately
- in a lively manner
- indefatigably
- industriously
- intently
- jocundly
- jovially
- joyfully
- joyously
- laboriously
- laughingly
- liberally
- lightheartedly
- lightly
- like all get out
- like the devil
- like the dickens
- longingly
- lovingly
- magnanimously
- majestically
- merrily
- nimbly
- nobly
- optimistically
- painstakingly
- paradisiacally
- passionately
- peacefully
- perseveringly
- persistently
- persuasively
- playfully
- pleasantly
- pleasingly
- pleasurably
- politely
- positively
- precipitately
- promptly
- purposefully
- quickly
- rapidly
- rapturously
- readily
- receptively
- restlessly
- seriously
- sincerely
- smilingly
- speedily
- spiritedly
- sportively
- stoutly
- strenuously
- studiously
- sweetly
- thirstily
- ungrudgingly
- unremittingly
- unreservedly
- unselfishly
- unweariedly
- usefully
- vigilantly
- vigorously
- vivaciously
- warmly
- wholeheartedly
- willingly
- with approbation
- with approval
- with enthusiasm
- with good grace
- with gusto
- with one's head held high
- with pleasure
- with relish
- with zeal
- without prejudice
- zealously
- zestfully
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